Custom Deering Sierra Maple 5-String Banjo - Linseed Oil Finish, Radius Fingerboard and Honey Amber Stain

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Elevate your performance with a truly unique iteration of Deering’s most iconic professional instrument. Built on the popular Sierra platform, this custom-crafted 5-string maple banjo combines traditional bluegrass power with custom-shop enhancements designed for improved playability, tone, and visual appeal.

Key Features & Built-In Custom Advantages

• Hand-Rubbed Linseed Oil Finish: Say goodbye to sticky necks during humid summer gigs. Unlike heavy polyurethane or gloss finishes, linseed oil penetrates deeply to protect the wood against moisture while retaining a silky, natural "woody" tactile feel. Because the finish goes on extremely thin, it allows the maple neck and rim to vibrate freely and "breathe," producing a noticeably more open, full, and resonant tone.  The application of the linseed oil is a long process and requires time and patience. If they environment is humid, it can take months to cure this finish.  The results are worth it. 

• Ergonomic Radius Fretboard: Designed for the modern player seeking maximum speed and comfort. While standard banjos feature flat fretboards, this custom model boasts a subtle curvature across the fingerboard. This contours to the natural shape of your fingers, reducing fatigue during long sessions and making barre chords, stretch fingerings, and single-string runs feel effortless.  This is a great upgrade to any player.

• Honey Amber Stain: Stand out on stage with a visual different banjo. Replacing the standard dark brown finish, the Honey Amber stain highlights the natural beauty and depth of the premium maple wood. It offers a warm, vintage golden glow that highlights the natural wood grain of the instrument.

• Pre-Installed Railroad Spikes (7th, 9th, & 10th Frets): Ready for any jam or setlist right out of the case. With 5th-string railroad spikes installed at the 7th (Key of A), 9th (Key of B), and 10th (Key of C) frets, you can transpose instantly and maintain rock-solid tuning accuracy.

Why Banjo Studio Loves This Banjo

For over three decades, the Deering Sierra has set the benchmark for professional-grade banjos, featuring Deering’s flagship -06- 20-hole bell bronze tone ring and a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim.

By pairing the classic punch, clarity, and cutting power of a maple neck and resonator with these high-end custom features, this instrument delivers:

• Traditional Bluegrass Cut: Crisp, bright highs and powerful projection that easily cuts through any jam or mix

• Custom-Shop Upgrades Included: this banjo arrives from the factory fully equipped with player-focused custom specs.

Whether you're looking for your main stage instrument or a rare custom addition to your collection, this one-of-a-kind Deering Sierra offers custom shop playability and tone enhancing elements.